(Self-) Express Yourself
For my 35th birthday I am committing myself to be more expressive of my creativity.
Judaism’s Need To State Its Value Proposition
What does “being Jewish” mean to you?
Timeless Lessons For Tumultuous Times
As we read Hukkat this Shabbat, its relevance remains strong today.
For the Record
You watch your mother’s response to a stressor and your body remembers.
Finding Hope As Communities Come Together For Philando
I don’t know how to parent right now, but the words and teachings of my people are leading me.
Many Worlds Worth Saving Beyond Our Own
Words, thoughts and prayers all seem wanting in the face of so much horror.
Familiar Devastation In Killing Of Philando Castile
This is not the first time I’ve had to explain death to my young child.
Racking Up Victories Against Anti-Israel Hate
At its core, BDS is rooted in ugly anti-Semitism and bears a pure message of hate.
Mastering Communication in a New Marriage
I reasoned with myself, if I wanted my marriage to work, I needed to always be happy. Even if, inside, I wasn’t.
When Elie Wiesel Passed
Iris Tzafrir was born and raised in the Northern Negev desert of Israel on Kibbutz Mishmar-Hanegev, a small agricultural community about 30 minutes west from the Southern Israeli city of […]